Loretta Thurwar and Hamara “Hurricane Staxxx” Stacker are teammates, lovers, and stars of the Chain-Gang All-Stars, America’s most brutal spectacle. CAPE (Criminal Action Penal Entertainment) turns prisoners into gladiators, forcing them into televised death matches where the ultimate prize is freedom.
Thurwar is close to release, but freedom feels like its own burden. Each fight brings her closer to escape while leaving behind those who will never leave the chains. As protestors gather outside the arenas and corporations tighten their grip, the games turn deadlier and the consequences of resistance grow devastating.
A National Book Award Finalist and New York Times Top Ten Book of the Year, Chain Gang All Stars is a scorching vision of violence, love, capitalism, and the meaning of freedom.
